One lucky find leads to another: We have been following the most excellent Daniel Kelly Trio (based in Winchester VA) for a while now. The River House was one of the nearby locations they came to play at. So, we paid an exploratory visit a week prior to the Daniele Kelly Trio event, to get an idea what the place would feel like. It felt gentle and eye-pleasing in a subtle, understated way. The River House sits atop a tree-covered bank of the Cacapon river, near the green riveted truss bridge, in a way symbolizing the confluence point of the "eternal" and the "transient" :) Inside the venue there was a similarly quiet, ASMR-inducing cozy vibe, a "little steadfast island of goodness in the sea of confusion and discontent" sort of feel. Instead of describing the food and the decor in detail, I would say, If you travel in that direction, by all means check out the River House. Chances are you will end up liking it - the way we did. read more

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Great food, ambience and friendly service. Can't wait to go again! The scones were a definite standout

My friends and I stopped by this spot on a Wednesday on our way out of town. We loved the vibe within the cafe -- lots of artist's work on display and for sale (photography, sculpture, jewelry etc.) There were several places to sit with chairs, tables and comfy sofa-like seats. It was quiet and comfortable inside -- overall a really inviting atmosphere! I ordered an iced tea and a blueberry scone. The black tea tasted great and the scone was packed with blueberries. There were several vegan options on the baked goods menu as well as a variety of non-dairy milk available for your coffee/espresso drinks. The staff was friendly and chatty! I don't live close enough to visit often -- but if you're in the area, I would definitely stop by this place! Just be sure to check the hours, they are only open a few days a week. read more

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great space! concert series are wonderful. coffee shop with local charm. free crafts for kids and games to play. enjoy this family friendly place. capon bridge is a wonderful little town to enjoy. read more

Staff was so kind and friendly! Food was great and the iced coffee was better than any big name coffee shops.

We love the river house. It's a great place to enjoy good food, good people, and always some sort of fun project to get in to. read more

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Such a cute place! Great employees, great food options (including vegan), an amazing place to relax! Great Capon Bridge spot. Can't wait till the art gallery/market can open back up post Covid. read more

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Really wonderful place with great employees! Definitely the best place to hangout at in Capon Bridge! They have a great vibe and really welcoming atmosphere! Lots of indoor and outdoor seating! Would highly recommend visiting if you're in town or even just passing through! read more

One of my all time favorite food stops in west Virginia, incorporating excellent local sourced farm fresh produce and meat everything tastes home made. I have traveled all over the world, Korea, Japan, Alaska and the left half of the US and the food hear easily makes top 5 while the environment makes top 3. read more

I would give this place five stars for the ambiance alone. It is rare when I feel completely at home and at peace in a restaurant, and this place did it in spades. With the boho chic that it had going on, it could have either easily been truly for the art crowd or just hipster trapping. Thankfully, it was the former rather than the latter. The place is a non-profit that serves up food while funding local projects and supporting local businesses. It's also an art collective, which I absolutely adore, and the staff was friendly enough to talk to and discuss things with both myself and my wife (both of us artists) and caught my attention even further. You'll note that up until now, I haven't brought up the food. I shouldn't have to - it speaks for itself. The place is outstanding when it comes to that, and again, I haven't had anything in quite a while that really truly catches my attention in both the mouth-watering and satiation department. The River House did it in both. I'm actually torn between giving this place the review it so rightfully deserves and not giving it a review at all (so that it remains a hidden gem that won't get overloaded). In the end, though, their mission (they're a non-profit before a great cafe first) deserves the nod and so I give my highest recommendation. read more

I LOVVVVVVEEE THE RIVER HOUSE! This place has single handedly changed our community! Music, Art, Coffee & Delicious FOOD!?!? YES!! Every weekend is PACKED with activity! Open mic nights to photography club to Art Classes to artisan MARKET! So so so happy to have this place! A cool place to hang out and bring friends and family! Thank you RH!!!!! read more

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I thought I had somehow passed through a portal into a hip urban place, bc this delightful cafe is miles and away from typical cafes in this area. The food and pastries are all homemade, the staff are eager to help and converse, and the surroundings- even the music - take you away. We tried the chili (a stellar, robust vegie-laden version), the chicken pot pie "soup" over biscuit (more like a rich, savory stew), and biscuits & gravy (chock full of sausage). All were fantastic. The desserts were amazing, too: a chunky cowboy cookie, a soft ginger molasses cookie, and a teeny tiny itty bitty open-face apple pie (almost too cute to eat). We're from Michigan, but we'll be back. read more

The River House is a wonderful space. Great for coffee/tea/dessert. The small kitchen offers up fresh classics with a twist. Saturday's arts for all ages is wonderful. There is a full schedule of community events and musical concerts. read more

Incredible little gem out here in Capon Bridge. Didn't know what to expect but was so pleasantly surprised by the food, kind staff and warm vibes. Will be coming back ! read more

Can't say enough good about this place. They encourage art at all ages, they hand make everything in house, they have some really great live events, and their outdoor performance space is an Appalachian heaven. read more

A real find! Excellent, tasty food in an artsy coffeehouse/gallery setting. Was not expecting anything like this in Capon Bridge. Will definitely go back next time we are in the area. read more

Great resource for kids to have something to do in the area. Wish the music was more diverse and went later, but this is a family friendly venue. Pricey for this area (PBR 16 oz for $3!) but reasonably to their main customer base, people with second homes nearby or here on vacation. read more

Checked out this place mainly because friends' band was playing there. Food was pretty good but things seemed a bit confusing. We wanted a seat out on the deck so our first step was to secure one. Then we had to get back up to see the menu as there are no servers. Went one at a time so we wouldn't lose the table. You place your order at the counter and pay, then stand around waiting for your name to be called. Kind of like Starbucks. Anyway, since we were sitting outside we took turns coming inside to stand and wait for our name to be called. Food is pretty good although they were out of greens, so no salads could be ordered. As far as the music venue goes, since this was summertime they had an outside stage in a beautiful setting. Only drawback was the extremely loud route 50 just above our heads, specifically the iron Bridge which was directly behind the stage. Nothing can be done about that except perhaps re-configuring their outdoor area, maybe even putting the stage in the patio area below the building. That would provide some buffer from the road noise. I get that they want the beautiful backdrop of the river but if you can't hear the music... I did notice they have a stage inside the restaurant for the cooler months so maybe going there just for music would be better during that time of year. Overall it's a cool little place, quaintly decorated and looks like they have put a lot of money into renovating the building. It is run as a nonprofit but unfortunately that does not give a restaurant any sort of a bye with the public when it comes to having supplies and providing the proper ambience. Give it a try for sure. read more

Driving through to see family in WV when my sleepy eyes demanded a coffee. What a great find! Had a fresh muffin and a bold hot coffee inside (although the porch is very inviting) where one table of 20-somethings played a game, a woman with a bunch of kids came in for ice cream, others looked at artwork as they ate. They have created a great community around excellent food and visual arts. So much going on there, sorry I was just passing through. Menu looks great, staff was welcoming, place is clean and also feels like home. A place you'll want to eat and linger to enjoy a good conversation....and draw on the placemats! Diverse, welcoming oasis in a pretty area by the bridge. read more

My family and I were passing through Capon when we drove past The River House. We turned around and went in. So glad we did. What a great community cafe and art house! We grabbed a delicious bite to eat and they were setting up for a music event. Wish we'd timed it to enjoy the music. The staff was very pleasant. We will certainly stop again next time we are in the area. read more

Wonderful little cafe! We stopped in thinking it was only pastries and coffee and were pleasantly surprised by a menu of lunch items. My husband and one son had a barbacoa hand pie, which my super picky eater son declared was "amazing!" My other son had a pepperoni roll, which was also good though he said it needed sauce and cheese (like a pizza roll). I had the garden salad with umami dressing and black bean chili, both of which were outstanding. And it's a community arts and music space, so all profits go to local arts and music programs. Win win win! read more